Mouse Research Technician – Genomics & In Vivo Studies

Axle; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

401K match up to 5%

Educational Benefits for Career Growth

Employee Referral Bonus

Healthcare (FSA)

Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)

Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP

Transportation Reimbursement Account (

Job summary

The Research Technician will support NHGRI scientists at the NIH in Bethesda, performing mouse-focused laboratory work and a range of molecular biology, biochemistry, and glycobiology techniques. You will work with FSASD and GNE mouse models, assist with protocol development, data analysis, and prepare results for publication.

Axle offers competitive benefits, PTO, 401K, educational opportunities, and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology.
• Biosafety Level 1 (BSL 1).

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with mouse models of FSASD and GNE in the NHGRI animal facility, including mouse breeding and tissue collection.
• Support NHGRI scientists in planning, developing, and implementing laboratory experiments and protocols.
• Assist in coordinating communication with the Research Consortium on FSASD.
• Perform molecular biology, biochemistry, glycobiology, and cell biology techniques (PCR, qRT-PCR, DNA/RNA assays, cloning, protein assays).
• Plan and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments including Western blotting and immunostaining.
• Maintain sample inventories and storage; document breeding and tissue collection logistics.
• Prepare progress reports and publication-quality figures; contribute to manuscripts.
• Maintain supplies and coordinate orders; ensure equipment maintenance.

Skills

Primary cell culture

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Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Job description

The Research Technician will support NHGRI scientists at the NIH in Bethesda, performing mouse-focused laboratory work and a range of molecular biology, biochemistry, and glycobiology techniques. You will work with FSASD and GNE mouse models, assist with protocol development, data analysis, and prepare results for publication.

Axle offers competitive benefits, PTO, 401K, educational opportunities, and flexible spending accounts.